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Assignments for 2012 Ohio Quarter Horse Standing and Congress Steering Committees are listed below. *Asterisks denote committee chairpersons.
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At its annual meeting, held February 4, 2012 in Columbus, the Ohio Quarter Horse Association announced new officers and directors. Elected to office for 2012 are Dr. Scott Myers, President, Chris Cecil Darnell, First Vice President, and Hank ...
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OQHA Executive Vice President, Cam Foreman, Resigns
Published on 2/7/2012 4:00 PM
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Ohio Quarter Horse Association Executive Vice President Cam Foreman resigns.
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REMINDER: OQHA Scholarship Deadline is February 15th
Published on 1/30/2012 2:28 PM
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Don't forget that February 15th is the deadline for OQHA Scholarship applications and renewals!
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The 2012 Jim Wells Memorial Trail Challenge $1,000 Sweepstakes competiton will consist of a judged obstacle course, with three levels for youth and adults. There will be awards and cash prizes for top placings.
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The Ohio Quarter Horse Association is looking for an Ohio Queen for 2012. Applications will be accepted by the OQHA Queen Committee beginning today (January 20, 2012) through Monday, January 30, 2012.
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All About the AQHA Novice Championships
Published on 1/13/2012 9:07 AM
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Novice amateur and Novice youth competitors may qualify for the Novice championships in the following classes:
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The OQHA Board of Directors will meet on Monday, January 16th at 7 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza Hotel located at 4900 Sinclair Rd. in Columbus, Ohio.
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The Ohio Quarter Horse Association has released its 2012 AQHA Show Schedule, which includes shows hosted by EOQHA, NOQHA and SOQHA. Highlights include three 4-Judge shows, three Futurity shows and the Region 4 Championships. There are still...
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AQHA Makes Changes to Incentive Fund
Published on 12/15/2011 8:39 AM
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Recently, AQHA, working through a task force that was assembled to review the AQHA Incentive Fund, announced changes to the valuable fund that are aimed to keep it viable and stimulate participation.
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2011 All American Quarter Horse Congress Wrap-Up
Published on 11/17/2011 2:30 PM
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The Ohio Quarter Horse Association crowned 332 Congress Champions in Columbus, Ohio at the All American Quarter Horse Congress, held October 7-30 at the Ohio Expo Center. The All American Quarter Horse Congress showcased some of the most talented ...
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November 2011 Board Meeting Notices for OQHA, Amateur and Youth.
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Winners in each grade category will receive an award. Entries may be submitted in one of two categories, based on school grade.
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2011 Congress All-Around Champions
Published on 10/30/2011 7:20 PM
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2011 Congress All-Around and High-Point winners have been announced!
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Ohio Quarter Horse Racing Raffle Winners
Published on 10/30/2011 9:53 AM
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Thanks to everyone who purchased raffle tickets and supported the OQHRA!
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Equine Chronicle Masters Results
Published on 10/28/2011 10:44 PM
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Deanna Searles and Gil Galyean came out on top, each taking home wins in the Equine Chronicle Masters Hunter Under Saddle and Equine Chronicle Masters Western Pleasure, respectively. Searles rode LastCallFour Alcohol to two firsts, a second and a...
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The results of the 2011 All American Quarter Horse Congress Queen Contest are in! After a grueling week of competition that began on Tuesday, October 18th with informational meetings, 18 young ladies from around the country and Canada gathered in the Coliseum last night anxiously waiting to hear which of them would be crowned.
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Pacific Coast QHA Takes Home Top Honors in 2011 NYATT
Published on 10/24/2011 12:00 AM
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After a full day of competition, the results of the 2011 Congress National Youth Activity Team Tournament are in!
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2011 Congress Super Sale Results
Published on 10/23/2011 2:28 PM
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The 2011 Congress Super Sale results are in! This year's high seller was Hez Plum Poison, a 2010 Bay Stallion by Diesel Only who won the 2011 Western Longe Line just days before the sale. His final purchase price was $49,500.
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This year, the Congress Queen Contest is sponsoring the second annual Congress Goes Pink day on Saturday, October 22nd. Everyone, from judges and ring stewards to spectators and exhibitors are encouraged to wear pink in support of breast cancer survivors.
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Miss Rodeo America Visits Congress
Published on 10/17/2011 8:52 AM
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Spectators and participants alike got the chance to see two reigning Queens, when Miss Rodeo America 2011 McKenzie Haley visited the All American Quarter Horse Congress, October 14-17.
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2012 Election Biographies Available Online
Published on 10/15/2011 9:25 AM
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Biographies for Open, Amateur and Youth officers and directors running in the 2012 election are now available online.
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OQHA Members Now Co-Owners of The Invitation
Published on 10/14/2011 3:37 PM
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Jeff and Heidi Palmer of Bowling Green, Ohio, along with Jestin and Tiffany Shank, purchased The Invitation, a 1997 Bay Stallion by Invitation Only and out of world champion producer, Ms Hot Medicine. The Invitation's accomplishments include an AQHA Superior in Western Pleasure, NSBA money-earner and 2010 Congress Champion Sire.
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Kelly Shambles has been attending the All American Quarter Horse Congress for more than 15 years. Her step-father, Tom Bussard, is attending this 43rd Congress this year.
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Congress Results Now On AQHA Horse Records
Published on 10/7/2011 8:00 AM
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Specific accomplishments will now appear on American Quarter Horse records.
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The All American Quarter Horse Congress will be broadcast live online by envision!, the official video partner of the 2011 Congress. Envision! will broadcast live each day of the Congress from the Coliseum and Celeste Center. To watch the live broadcast online, visit http://envisionfilmvideo.com/live.html.
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Keith Bradley, the Voice of the Congress, has been moved to Sterling House in Bowling Green, Ohio for continuing therapy, after suffering a severe stroke on August 23rd.
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The American Quarter Horse Foundation 2012 Scholarship Application is Now Available
Published on 9/28/2011 9:28 AM
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Completed applications are due December 1, 2011 2012 AQHF Scholarship Application is now available online. If you or a member you know is interested in receiving a scholarship, please be sure to share this information. The American Quarter Horse ...
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The Ohio Quarter Horse Association has released the official class counts for the 2011 All American Quarter Horse Congress, held October 7-30 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio. Entries were due on August 25th, and preliminary numbers are now available. Below is a list of the number of entries currently entered into each class at Congress. These numbers are subject to change as late entries and scratches are made during the show. Cutting entries are not available at this time.
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The Ohio Quarter Horse Association launched its new website www.oqha.com today. The new design reflects OQHA's mission to promote the registered American Quarter Horse and features a more updated, modern feel and user-friendly navigation. “It is...
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Congress Names Montana Silversmiths as Official Silversmith and Licensee Buckle Maker
Published on 9/12/2011 4:42 PM
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World's Largest Single-Breed Horse Show Partners with World's Largest Buckle Maker.
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2011 Congress Souvenir Program Advertising Deadline Extended
Published on 8/17/2011 4:46 PM
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Each year, the Ohio Quarter Horse Association publishes the All American Quarter Horse Congress Souvenir Program, which includes general horse show information, such as a map of the grounds and the horse show schedule, as well as a listing of all entries in each class. The Congress Souvenir Program is sold throughout the duration of the show, both in the Celeste Center and Congress Hall to more than 4,000 people each year.
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The 2011 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Show was held August 5-13 at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Ohio Quarter Horse Association sent 56 youth and 76 horses to compete in 33 different events. Ohio Youth came home with four world champions, two reserve world champions and numerous top ten placings.
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Brianna Tamulewicz Wins the Western Pleasure Youth World Title
Published on 8/17/2011 9:34 AM
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OQHYA had an amazing day on Thursday, August 11th. Brianna Tamulewicz of Westerville and Dark Jasmine were crowned world champions in Western Pleasure out of 128 entries at the 2011 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Show, just two classes after her teammate, Charley Thiel, won the Hunter Under Saddle. Tamulewicz’s mount is no stranger to the winners circle, having won a world championship in Junior Western Pleasure last year and taking home two All American Quarter Horse Congress titles as well. This, however was Tamulewicz’s first world championship.
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Charley Thiel Wins Gold in Hunter Under Saddle At 2011 Youth World
Published on 8/17/2011 9:31 AM
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The only duo from Ohio in the finals of the 2011 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Show Hunter Under Saddle took home the gold. Charley Thiel and Tophat and Tails from Dublin, Ohio were crowed world champions on Thursday, August 11th. After winning the Youth Hunter Under Saddle (12-14) at the 2010 All American Quarter Horse Congress, this is just further feather in this talented pairs cap.
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Peck Takes Home Top Honors in Aged Geldings
Published on 8/17/2011 9:28 AM
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The Ohio Quarter Horse Association would like to congratulate Miranda Peck on taking home the gold in Aged Halter Geldings at the 2011 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Show. On the third day of competition, Peck was crowned a world champion with her 4-year...
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Ohio Wins First World Championship at 2011 Youth World Show
Published on 8/17/2011 9:25 AM
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In the second class at the 2011 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Show, the Ohio Quarter Horse Youth Association’s first world champion was crowned. Rachel Kolb of Lebanon and her 2005 gelding Remarkable Can came out on top of the 83 entries in the class, placing first under three judges.
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Last year the Ohio youth raffled off a "Congress Package" and made over $4,500, however the participation from the youth was very poor. This year's raffle is designed to reward those that want to participate. Because we have members that don't show, have just started showing, or will not be competing at the Youth World or Congress this year, the rewards for selling tickets will appeal to everyone. Below, please find the different ways you can benefit from participating in this year's raffle:
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The OAQHA Show, originally scheduled for April 30-May 1st at Roberts Arena in Wilmington, Ohio has been POSTPONED due to weather.
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Don't forget, OQHA, OQHYA and OAQHA will all have board meetings on Monday, March 21st at 7 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza Hotel.
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2011 Congress Schedule Now Available
Published on 8/2/2011 12:28 PM
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The schedule for the 45th annual All American Quarter Horse Congress, held October 7-30, 2011, has been set by the Ohio Quarter Horse Association. Visit www.oqha.com to view the schedule by day and download a complete schedule.
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Congress Requires Equine Piroplasmosis Test
Published on 8/2/2011 12:27 PM
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Beginning in 2011, the Ohio Quarter Horse Association will require certification of a negative blood test for equine piroplasmosis for all horses entering the Ohio Expo Center for the All American Quarter Horse Congress, EXCLUDING horses travelling from ...
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Courtesy of the Zanesville Times Recorder.
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All American Quarter Horse Congress Requires Equine Piroplasmosis Test
Published on 4/28/2011 12:00 AM
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Beginning in 2011, the Ohio Quarter Horse Association will require certification of a negative blood test for equine piroplasmosis for all horses entering the Ohio Expo Center for the All American Quarter Horse Congress. The test must have been completed within one year prior to entry onto the show grounds.
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Congress Million Dollar Stallion Avenue to Close in 2011
Published on 4/25/2011 12:00 AM
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The 45th Annual All American Quarter Horse Congress is slated to take place October 7-30, 2011 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio. Every year, the Ohio Quarter Horse Association takes steps to ensure that the largest single-breed horse show in the world is constantly evolving and changing to exceed the expectations of competitors and visitors alike.
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Quarter Horse Congress Partners with Kiser Arena Specialists in 2011
Published on 4/21/2011 12:00 AM
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The Ohio Quarter Horse Association has partnered with Bob Kiser of Kiser Arena Specialists to oversee the selection and installation of footing in all arenas, including the Coliseum and Celeste Center for the 2011 All American Quarter Horse Congress.
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2011 Quarter Horse Congress Judges Announced
Published on 3/22/2011 12:00 AM
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Press Release by Tracy Bidwell March 22, 2011
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2011 Congress Futurity and Sweepstakes Entry Materials Now Available
Published on 3/10/2011 12:00 AM
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The Ohio Quarter Horse Association has released the futurity and sweepstakes book and entry materials for the 2011 All American Quarter Horse Congress, held this year October 7-30, 2011 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio.
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Congress Trophy Redesigned by Upcoming Western Artist Don Bell
Published on 1/12/2011 12:00 AM
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Press Release by Tracy Bidwell January 12, 2011
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